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As UNCG transitioned to the new Withdrawal Policy in Fall 2014, you may have noticed a few different grades on your transcript to denote withdrawals. Below you will find a description of these codes along with a summary of how the withdrawal grade may affect your attempted hours, academic standing, financial aid, and GPA calculation.

W GradeDescriptionWhat it Affects
W Course withdrawal for students who began at UNCG prior to Fall 2014 Satisfactory academic progress, financial aidSatisfactory academic progress, financial aid
WX Any course withdrawal that counts toward the 16 hour limit for students who began at UNCG in Fall 2014 or laterAcademic standing calculations, satisfactory academic progress, financial aid, attempted hours
WTAny course withdrawal that is part of a Total University Withdrawal that is made prior to the drop date for students who began at UNCG in Fall 2014 or laterSatisfactory academic progress, financial aid
WE Any course withdrawal that has been approved through the Appeal to Withdraw for Extenuating Circumstances process for students who began at UNCG in Fall 2014 or later.Satisfactory academic progress, financial aid
WM Any course withdrawal that is part of a Military WithdrawalFinancial aid
WFAny course withdrawal made after the last day to withdraw without incurring a WF grade (withdrawal failing) that calculates as an “F” in the GPAAcademic standing calculations, satisfactory academic progress, financial aid, attempted hours, GPA calculation
You can find more information regarding Withdrawal grades in the Undergraduate Catalog.